The benefits of plastic Keeping food fresh reduces food waste, which is another important factor contributing to climate change. And the benefits of plastic don't end there. Plastic is lighter than other packaging options, making it easier to transport, which also reduces carbon emissions. The city will ban plastic straws and utensils, and in May, the European Union joined Great Britain and announced a proposal to ban single-use plastic items, including the straws.
Many families are forced to use additional plastic bags to replace garbage bags, store them or protect them from moisture. For this reason, banning it could be contradictory and end up further exacerbating plastic pollution simply by reducing the amount of plastic in a category and increasing it by another one.
